Karnataka internal quota: Cabinet clears sub-classification within 15% for Scheduled Castes
The matrix with provides for 5.25% each to Category 1 and Category 2 and 4.5% to Category 3; Chief Minister calls it a historic and unanimous decision of Cabinet
Contractor and Associates Charged for Illegally Cutting 25 Trees in Bellary
Bellary, April 25: In Bellary, Karnataka, a contractor and several associates have been charged with illegally cutting down trees without permission under the guise of a road widening project. Forest officials have also accused them of obstructing duty and destroying evidence during the operation. The incident came to light late Thursday night when forest department ... Read more Contractor and Associates Charged for Illegally Cutting 25 Trees in Bellary
Choose faith or future: BJP alleges 'second-class treatment' of Hindus in K'natka CET row
A political row has erupted in Karnataka after students were allegedly asked to remove their sacred 'janeu' threads before writing the Common Entrance Test. The BJP has accused the Congress government of religious discrimination and appeasement politics. The college has suspended an invigilator and a government probe has been ordered. Police have detained staff for questioning.
The Karnataka High Court has observed that India being a secular country does not mean Dharmic and cultural activities cannot be allowed. The court made the remarks while setting aside a Bengaluru civic body order that had denied permission to Malleshwaram Brahmana Sabha to hold Shankaracharya Jayanti at an auditorium in Sankey Tank Park.
A 26-year-old woman in Kadapa district died by suicide after her fianc allegedly pressured her to call off their wedding. The techie reportedly confessed to having multiple girlfriends and disliking the deceased, pushing her into depression. Police have arrested the fianc and his parents for abetment to suicide.
KCET 2026 provisional answer key likely today after Karnataka exam concludes with massive turnout
KCET 2026 provisional answer key is expected to be released by the Karnataka Examinations Authority at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in following the successful conduct of the exam across Karnataka. Around 3.3 lakh candidates appeared for engineering entrance tests. The answer key will help candidates estimate scores and raise objections within a limited window. After reviewing objections, KEA will publish the final answer key in May along with KCET 2026 results, based on established examination timelines.
Bengaluru's KIA to be one of four airport hubs, easing international air travel
India is developing four airport hubs, including Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, to mirror international transit points like Dubai and Singapore. This hub-and-spoke model aims to streamline international-to-domestic transfers, allowing passengers to check baggage only once and clear customs and immigration at their initial or final Indian airport.
Poacher who targeted tiger census camera held
India is secular, but dharmic-cultural events not banned: HC
SC internal quota gets nod, govt to fill 56K jobs soon
Top 5 Indian IT firms shed nearly 7k jobs in FY26
CM pitches for Bengaluru becoming Indias agri tech capital
Common Entrance Test 2026: Karnataka college staff suspended, booked over janivara row
Karnataka high court sets aside family courts parallel maintenance order
Road, waste top Bengaluru North corporations 1,600 phone-in plaints
RPF finds bag with jewellery worth Rs 5 lakh, returns to passenger in Bengaluru
Delayed white-topping reduces footfall at Jayanagar market in Bengaluru
Lift malfunction at club in Bengaluru leaves lawyer seriously injured
National Institute of Advanced Studies in Bengaluru launches heritage-mapping portal
Womans iPhone snatched in Bengaluru
Mario Mirandas immortal work to be celebrated in Bengaluru on his centenary
Bengaluru druggist body raises concern over counterfeit drug batches
Rising temperatures dry up lakes in Bengaluru:Dont worry, its natural reset, say activists
Man tries to remove beehive, dies atop tree in Karnatakas Chikkaballapura district
Karnataka Government Announces Historic Internal Reservation for Scheduled Castes
Bengaluru, April 25: In a landmark decision aimed at ensuring justice for all communities under Scheduled Castes, the Karnataka Cabinet has unanimously approved internal reservation for the Left, Right, and Others communities in a ratio of 5.25:5.25:4.5. This announcement was made by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during a press conference following the Cabinet meeting on Friday. ... Read more Karnataka Government Announces Historic Internal Reservation for Scheduled Castes
Bengaluru firm Shree Bhagavathi Tech Labs to raise 50,000 cr to float, fuel 18 startup ventures
These ventures, span across diverse domains, are expected to create 18,000 to 20,000 jobs in the City in five years
Parents worship lifesize statue of deceased son for 26 years
Internal Reservation For SCs Announced In Karnataka
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah followed the escape formula while allocating internal reservations, he accused and observed The Scheduled Castes communities have not received any real benefit.
Onion price crash leaves North Karnataka growers in distress
With only 11.7 tmcft left, Tungabhadra water diversion sparks concern
Vijayapura police crack former GP members murder case
Man nabbed for wielding weapon in public
Raj birth anniversary celebrated in Belagavi
Ballari releases Rs 14,248 crore annual credit plan
Belagavi police recover gold worth Rs 68L, arrest 5 thieves
Teen ends life after being denied mobile phone
Tenders invited for RS 41 crore Praja Soudha project in Belagavi
BCC to hire 46 data entry operators
Rajs legacy in language, culture remembered
150 tonnes of PDS rice seized in Koppal
Scheduled Caste internal reservation: Cabinet finalises roster changes
State wants height restrictions around HAL, Yelahanka airports relaxed
Committee recommends wine tourism to boost Karnataka govt revenue
Karnataka BJP Warns of Protests Over Internal Reservation Issues
Bengaluru, April 24: A special cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was held to discuss internal reservations. Meanwhile, the Karnataka BJP accused the government on Friday of creating confusion instead of providing internal reservations for Dalits, leading to increased societal divisions and potential conflicts among communities. The BJP claimed that the people of the ... Read more Karnataka BJP Warns of Protests Over Internal Reservation Issues
New GCCs in Karnataka to get complementary hiring support under GovtNaukri.com partnership
The partnership particularly focuses on regions beyond Bengaluru, including Mysuru, Mangaluru, HubballiDharwadBelagavi, Kalaburagi, Tumakuru, and Shivamogga.
Dalit ministers welcome decision
Rajkumar brought honour to Kannada language
Kalyana Karnataka pays rich tributes to Rajkumar on his 97th birth anniversary - The Hindu
Kalyana Karnataka pays rich tributes to Rajkumar on his 97th birth anniversary The Hindu
Kalyana Karnataka pays rich tributes to Rajkumar on his 97th birth anniversary
IndiGo to operate additional flight services between Puducherry and Bengaluru
Hassan Elephant Task Force gets 13 vehicles
Internal quota: Cabinet clears sub-classification within 15% for SCs
The matrix with provides for 5.25% each to Category 1 and Category 2 and 4.5% to Category 3; Chief Minister calls it a historic and unanimous decision of Cabinet
Youth should aim to provide leadership to society, says IIMN director
Bhimaraya Metri was delivering an address during the first convocation of Bagalkot University in Jamkhandi
Engineering seats will be allotted without waiting for NEET results: Minister Sudhakar
Contractor, four others booked for assaulting forest officials in Ballari
The forest officials were trying to stop illegal tree felling when they were assaulted and stopped from discharging their duties
Waste collectors, burial ground workers not paid for months in Bengaluru
They are forced to survive on selling plastic they pick up from the waste collected from households and on money some residents give them on a monthly basis
Yaduveer inspects facilities at Cheluvamba Hospital
Removing dharmic activities amounts to removing soul of the country: Karnataka High Court
Court sets aside GBAs denial of permission to private trust to hold Sri Shankaracharya Jayanti in public auditorium
Kumaraswamy Claims Congress Guarantee Schemes Weaken Karnatakas Economy
Mysuru, April 24: H.D. Kumaraswamy, the Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, has asserted that the Congress guarantee schemes have severely weakened Karnatakas economy, pushing the state and others towards financial crisis. After participating in temple-related events, Kumaraswamy stated that while giving women 2,000 may seem beneficial, citizens should question where the government is ... Read more Kumaraswamy Claims Congress Guarantee Schemes Weaken Karnatakas Economy
DKS Delhi tour: Congress MLAs keep their fingers crossed
Cong.s guarantee schemes have derailed economies of Karnataka and other States, says HDK
Defence airports in Bengaluru have been imposing excessive restrictions while granting NOC for construction within the 20km range of the airports, Shivakumar states in his letter
Kodagu may tighten homestay regulations; licence of unit linked to alleged sexual assault revoked
Jayadeva Institute signs MoU with GBA to set up 100-bed cardiac hub in west Bengaluru
The satellite facility is expected to ease the patient burden at Jayadevas main hospital in Jayanagar, south Bengaluru
No proposal of power plant in Sagar taluk, says Shivamogga DC
There were reports that locals were worried about a proposal to set up a nuclear power plant in Besur village, Sagar taluk
Bengaluru growth hit by airport curbs, Karnataka Dy CM tells Rajnath Singh
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday, April 24, urged Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to reconsider the restrictions on the height of buildings around defence airports in the city. Shivakumar met Singh in New Delhi, where he held detailed discussions on the issue, according to a statement issued by the deputy CMs office. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Shocking Incident in Hubli: Teen Commits Suicide Over Mobile Phone Dispute
Hubli, April 24: A tragic incident has emerged from the Uday Nagar area of Hubli, Northern Karnataka, where a 14-year-old boy took his own life after his mother refused to give him a mobile phone. According to police reports, the boy had developed an addiction to his mobile device and had been engrossed in an ... Read more Shocking Incident in Hubli: Teen Commits Suicide Over Mobile Phone Dispute
The order comes following a representation by Mohan Kumar Danappanavar, member of the Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority, who highlighted the health risks faced by traffic police personnel working under extreme weather conditions
NoBroker Interiors Experience Centres: Redefining Home Design for Indian Homeowners
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Sweat, strength and solidarity: How friendships fuel Hyrox triumphs in Bengaluru
With eight challenging stations and fast-paced runs in between, Hyrox tested participants' physical and mental strength
Rakshit N Jagdale Honoured with Lifetime Hall of Fame Recognition
In a moment that transcends industry and enters the realm of national pride, Rakshit N Jagdale, Managing Director of Amrut Distilleries, has been conferred with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the Icons, London —with an induction into the Hall of Fame— honoring his remarkable 25-year journey in shaping not just a company, but also positioning India as a formidable force in the global aged spirit category. India’s modern history has been shaped by transformative revolutions in self-sufficiency, led by visionary leaders. The Green Revolution in India of the 1960s turned the nation from food-deficit to food-secure—averting famine and ensuring grain stability. This was followed by the White Revolution in India of the 1970s, which made India the world’s largest milk producer, uplifting millions of farmers and building one of the strongest cooperative movements the world has seen. Today, India proudly witnesses the rise of a new movement—the Aged spirit Revolution—driven by Mr. Jagdale. For over 25 years, he has, quite literally, carried the Indian aged spirit category on his shoulders—both witnessing and driving its evolution from the very first case sold to an industry that now stands at nearly 7 lakh cases in the luxury category, translating to a value of ~Rs. 1,000 crore— is a testament to his vision and perseverance. At a time when India was scarcely considered in the global aged spirit conversation, Rakshit Jagdale dared to challenge convention. Armed with conviction and guided by the legacy of his father, Neelakanta Rao Jagdale, he posed a question that would redefine an industry: “How do we elevate what my fellow Indians consume?” With this singular objective, the rise of Rakshit N Jagdale reads less like a corporate journey and more like the forging of a national industry against the currents of global skepticism. In the early years, when the very idea of an Indian aged spirit was met with doubt, his efforts took on the character of quiet defiance—carrying samples across continents, engaging skeptics, and insisting that India could stand shoulder to shoulder with the traditional aged spirit capitals of the world. Under his stewardship, Amrut Distilleries evolved from a pioneering outlier into a standard-bearer for an entire category. Its expanding portfolio, global footprint, and steady accumulation of international honours became, in effect, the scaffolding upon which the Indian aged spirit industry would rise. What began as a singular pursuit gradually transformed into a broader movement—one that inspired distillers across the country to reimagine both ambition and craft. It was Rakshit Jagdale who revealed India’s true potential to the global spirits industry. Where fellow distillers once saw only scale, he demonstrated quality and acceptability —prompting global players to enter the Indian aged spirit space and accelerate the journey of premiumization across the category. From the fields that fed the nation, to the dairies that nourished it—and now to the distilleries shaping its global identity—India’s journey has been one of reinvention. Within this arc, Rakshit Jagdale stands as the principal architect of India’s aged spirit renaissance— one who gave the category global credibility and a distinctly Indian voice About Amrut Distilleries Amrut Distilleries founded in 1948 by the late Mr. Radhakrishna Jagdale in Bangalore, India, is part of the NR Jagdale group. Amrut has grown into one of Karnataka's leading industrial firms, boasting 1,600 employees and significant financial success.
AIDSO protests alleged imposition of English in government schools in Karnataka
AIDSO district president Tulajaram N.K. claimed parents were being informed that Kannada medium would be discontinued in several schools from the coming academic year
Watershed projects in north Karnataka win awards
Five projects in Belagavi and two in Bagalkot received awards
D.K. Shivakumar Discusses Political Meetings in New Delhi Amidst Karnataka Discontent
New Delhi, April 24: Amid ongoing discontent within the ruling party in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar met with Congress leaders in the capital. He declined to share details about the meetings, stating he would not disclose the names of those he met. Shivakumar remarked, I have met with party leaders. I will continue ... Read more D.K. Shivakumar Discusses Political Meetings in New Delhi Amidst Karnataka Discontent
Husband kills wife at neighbours house over suspected extramarital affair in Karnataka
A man has been arrested in Bagalkote district for allegedly murdering his wife. The accused, Malappa, suspected his wife, Somu, of having an extramarital affair. He reportedly attacked her at a neighbour's house after an argument. Somu, who had a history of heart surgery, died at the scene. The couple has two young children. Police are investigating the incident.
Domestic work and its quest for recognition
DespiteKarnatakanotifying the Code on Wages Rules under the broader Code on Wages, 2019 framework, aimed atstandardisingminimum wages, working hours and employer responsibilities, and a draft Domestic Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, domestic workers remain outside the formal workforce, writes Rishita Khanna.
I could see and feel, but couldnt move: US tourist recounts Kodagu rape ordeal
From ICU to exam hall: Girl secures SSLC first class in Karnataka
The 625 club: Discipline drives SSLC toppers in Karnataka
Amid Karnatakas rethink on Hindi, SSLC students score better than ever
Delays dog SpiceJet, Bengaluru-Kolkata flight grounded for hours
Segregation rules disrupt collection of waste in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Mental health session held for north-east division police personnel
MLA, BJP take a dig at Priyank Kharge for Kalaburagis last rank in SSLC examination
Mangaluru City North MLA Y. Bharat Shetty suggests Mr. Kharge to improve education system in Kalaburgi instead of criticising Dakshina Kannada
35 peacocks die amid searing heat in Tumakuru
Tents & solo travellers: A safety check in focus
